Technical Designer - CAD III – Structures

Overview

Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We are building reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Moon landers and related products. The position will work on the Transfer Stage Vehicle within the Lunar Permanence Business Unit, contributing technical expertise, leadership, and dedication to quality to support safe human spaceflight.

You will help develop the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence beyond Earth.

• Preparing design layouts, creating detail part and assembly drawings/MBDs, and releasing data sets using CAD and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools.
• Reviewing engineering drawings and designs to ensure alignment to established specifications and standards.
• Supporting engineering teams in mechanical layout and detail design and drawing for structural detail parts and assemblies.
• Applying relevant company techniques to plan, layout, and maintain data depicting engineering designs (detail, assembly and installation drawings or datasets).
• Implementing engineering and manufacturing standard methodologies to balance cost, schedule, and performance requirements.

• Associate degree in Computer Aided Drafting & Design.
• 4+ years of experience in aerospace development or similar industry.
• Proficiency in drawing generation and release processes using Creo Parametric and Windchill.
• Proficiency in standard fits, tolerance stacks, and GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5).
• Experience managing large CAD assemblies, BOMs, ICMs, and skeletons.
• Experience in designing spacecraft primary structure, secondary structure, and component mounting hardware.
• Experience working in a cross-functional team responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and developing the design to produce world-class engineered products.
• Excellent attention to detail and task ownership, with willingness to perform low-level tasks when needed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent.
• 7+ years of proven experience.
• Experience releasing engineering data sets using Model Based Definition.
• Experience with material selection, compatibility, and metallic manufacturing techniques & product forms (composites, sheet metal, machining, etc.).
• Experience designing for manufacturability.

Compensation ranges: CA applicants $39.34 - $55.07; CO applicants $36.06 - $50.48; WA applicants $39.34 - $55.07. Other site ranges may differ.

Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We hire and promote based on qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, disability, or other protected status. For more information on rights, please see the information available publicly.

Export control:
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background checks:
Blue’s Standard Background Check is required for all positions. Additional checks may apply for certain profiles and roles with specific requirements.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation information is available upon request. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, contact us. This is a publicly managed inbox; please do not include personal medical information in requests.